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> But still, I use Lead-free solder
I hope you are aware that the ∗real∗ danger of soldering comes from the flux fumes and lead-free solder generates much more toxic fumes than leaded solder. If you are worried about health effects you are much better off using leaded solder, a fume hood that vents outside your house, or both.
-p.
If you’re using an extractor the solder you use won’t make much difference. As usual it’s the dose that matters, the average adult hobbyist isn’t likely to have problems either way.
Years ago a friend mentioned he used to visit two assembly shops where they hand soldered; one used extractors, one didn’t. At the shop where they didn’t vent the fumes they were all bald… Hmm…
Tony